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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tree Hug

Sometimes its the massiveness of life that blows you away. The scale in nature can hold you so profoundly.

On a recent walk in our arboretum, we came across this massive weeping willow near our beloved river. Contemplating its portly mass, it's hard to imagine the years of growth. While I learned to ride a bike as a child, the willow was here. Graduating from high school and wondering where life's trails would lead me, it was still here in its spot by the river. The year my husband and I became engaged, again it was here during our visit to find a background for our wedding pictures.

And today, 25 years later, as I stroll with my youngest daughter, like a sentinel, the willow remains perched for our pleasure. We snuck under her limbs to admire the labyrinth inside, to sneak in a Mommy-daughter hug, enveloped in her protection.

12 comments:

I don't think I've ever seen a willow that big. They are such pretty trees but here in Australia they are regarded as a 'noxious weed' because of the damage they do to our waterways (they're not a native species.)

What a great post... we all have that special tree, special place, that holds the history of ourselves and has watched our lives unfold. Your weeping willow is awesome! I've really enjoyed catching up and adored your birthday post (I'm not too far behind am I?) the note on your pillow, bringing your son home on a trip to "pick up milk", how absolutely endearing!!

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